Result: Sierra Foothills, CA

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Your Wine Personality: You love rich history, hearty wines, and the romance of vineyard landscapes steeped in Gold Rush lore. In the Sierra Foothills, sunny days and varied elevations create powerful reds and hidden pockets of white wine surprises.

What’s in Your Glass:

  • Old-vine Zinfandel with jammy depth

  • Rhône-style reds like Syrah and Grenache

  • Barbera and other Italian-inspired varietals

Your Perfect Itinerary: Tour historic mining towns like Placerville or Murphys, taste through wineries tucked into oak-dotted hillsides, and linger over long dinners featuring grilled meats and rustic pastas.

Best Time to Visit: September–October for harvest, or spring for wildflowers and comfortable weather.

Guided Wino Tip: Many tasting rooms here are family-owned — take the time to chat with winemakers and hear their stories.


Start Planning your California Wine Get Away Now with these Sierra Foothills Wine Travel Guides


Sierra Foothills Wine Trail Map

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